Meet The Team

Originally from Costa Rica, Tatiana is a Bay Area Wellness professional with over 20 years of combined experience in the Yoga, Meditation, Personal Training, Weight Loss, Women Health, Prehab/Rehab and Nutrition fields.

​

Tatiana's yoga path started in her college years and after a corporate career she decide to follow her heart and dedicate herself fully to the study of yoga and meditation. Still these days, she thinks that has been the best decision of her life.

​

Tatiana's yoga sessions are creative and filled with compassion and humor. Known for her core-centered and friendly approach, Tatiana's offerings can be challenging yet approachable. She offers variations for each pose making everyone practicing with her enjoy a full yoga experience while respecting their own bodies limits.

 

Tatiana also offers Personal Training geared toward weight loss, muscle tone, core conditioning, strength training, lower back care, and cardiovascular conditioning. She holds specializations in physical Prehab and Rehab, Women's Fitness Health, Youth Exercise, Weight Loss and Nutrition. Plus, she has a certification in Senior Fitness.

​

Tatiana loves people and is passionate about assisting others to live a fuller and happier life.

​​​

Between teaching, running the studio, client appointments and time with her family, you will find Tatiana cooking up a storm, reading a book (or many!), hiking, biking around town, learning something (the list is long), catching up with friends over a drink or meal, dancing on her kitchen floor, gardening, playing with her cat or on the phone with her mom and siblings in Costa Rica.

​

You can read more at www.tatianastollman.com

Allie is a Pennsylvania native, who has lived in various places around the US before settling into the beautiful East Bay. Growing up as a competitive figure skater, choreographer and choreography coach, she brings her love of art, expression and flow to the mat.

She loves Yoga for its dance-like nature and the merging of body and breath. She is enthusiastic to support those who have a fear of getting upside down and is excited to add creative sequences to your practice.

Allie appreciates working alongside yogis of every experience level. Allie has completed the 200-hour certification of Laughing Lotus training in San Francisco, 200-hour certification of Rocket Yoga & Ashtanga training with YWCA, 25-hour Power & Flight training, 15-hour trauma informed certification in Mindful Resilience Training (MRT) with Veterans Yoga Project & 50 hours in flight & inversion education with Laughing Lotus Studio New York.

​

​

Join Allie for practice on Tuesday at 4 pm and Friday at 12 noon.

Jennifer Ekman (she/her) earned her 200hr RYT certificate in 2020 from Brett Larkin Yoga. She then earned her second 200hr RYT certificate from Haum Yoga in San Francisco in 2022 studying under Jeremy Falk, Rachel Wilkins and Nat Kendall. Certified in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Accessible Yoga and Yoga For All, Jenn strives to create an inclusive, non-competitive environment for all students.

 

First finding yoga over 20 years ago as a great form of physical exercise, Jenn quickly realized that the body isn't the only thing yoga exercises. Now with a strong meditation practice and a desire to serve her community, she has embarked on a journey to delve deeper into yoga philosophy and the tools yoga offers for use on and off the mat. She is a huge fan of using props and encourages students to meet themselves on the mat in the present moment. Jenn teaches a vinyasa flow with an emphasis on finding the balance between sthira and sukha (effort and ease) and allowing for a full mind, body and soul workout. She believes the practice of yoga provides great support off the mat in our technology infused and fast paced world, enabling us to slow down and be fully present in our own mind, body and space.

 

Jenn has also infused her love of music and yoga to offer fully immersive sound baths using different sounds and frequencies that invite deep relaxation and rest. With the use of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, gongs, sea and wave drums, monochord, harmonium and voice Jenn invites you to go within and find a deeper sense of calm. Benefits include stress management, enhanced focus, better sleep, mental clarity, a deeper state of consciousness and much more.

 

When Jenn is not on the mat she can be found playing chauffeur to her amazing kids, watching lots of travel baseball and soccer, singing Jazz with her group the High Seas, walking her two energetic dogs, performing musical theatre in venues all over the bay, biking, hiking, traveling the world or reading a good book. She is also a CASA to kids in the foster care system and volunteers in her community when she can find the free time!

​

Join Jenn for practice on Monday at 10 am and Thursday at 12 noon.

Nicole has been a lover of movement ever since she can remember. From gymnastics, jazz, ballet and tap dance as a child, to finding yoga at age 17, and to studying Dance & Choreography at Wesleyan University, she has always found movement to be her greatest joy. Nicole has had opportunities to study movement from many cultural traditions including dances from South India, Spain, West Africa, Cuba, & Java, and movement practices from India, Tibet, and China. She has studied with yoga masters including Mary Lou Weprin and Gay White (Iyengar-style), qigong masters including Dr. Bingkun Hu, Chris Fernie and Micheline Bogey, dance improvising artists including Anna Halprin, Deborah Hay, and Ruth Zaporah, and somatic teachers including Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen of Body-Mind Centering, Emilie Conrad & Susan Harper of Continuum Movement.

​

 

Yoga has been one of Nicole's life-long companions. She took to it right away, feeling held & nourished by the chanting, breathwork (pranayama), and challenging poses (asanas). She recalls lying in savasana at the end of her first-ever yoga class when all her bodily cells were tingling with YES! Now, in her middle-aged maternal body, yoga practice still renews her. She practices to come home to herself, to stay strong & flexible, and to allow her breath to deepen and open her. Yoga is a wellspring that keeps giving, and for this she is full-heartedly grateful.

 

Nicole is an experienced and passionate Yoga Instructor with advanced training in the Iyengar-style of Yoga. She provides clear, descriptive instruction and develops class sequences that scaffold learning and leave no one behind. She creates a safe, fun, peaceful, and inclusive environment in which all bodies are honored and attention can be focused deep inside. She draws from her rich experience as a dancer, qigong teacher, and somatic explorer. She brings in her knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and other somatic modalities. Nicole embodies the joy of movement and holds a deep respect for the cultures out of which the movement practices were born.

 

In her free time, you will find Nicole hiking in the Oakland Redwoods, taking a bath with a good book, Stand Up Paddle boarding in the bay, swimming, and hot-springing. She enjoys reading spiritual texts, meditating with her cat, and being a mom of her teenage boy.

​

Join Nicole for practice on Monday at 5:30 pm.

Karen Fernandez (she/her) is a heart-centered yoga instructor and energy healing practitioner whose lifelong dedication to spirituality and wellbeing informs her practice. She holds a 200-hour yoga teacher certification and is currently advancing her expertise with a 300-hour certification, focusing on advanced topics. Karen has studied as a holistic yoga teacher in the Raja Yoga tradition, under the guidance of Joy Ravelli and Eric Sparks at Purusha Yoga in San Francisco, CA. She has also received Yoga for Scoliosis training from Ellise Miller at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, CA and energy healing training from Ashina at Great Heart Healing in Sausalito, CA.

 

 

Her journey into yoga was profoundly inspired by reading Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha, an exploration of a young man’s spiritual awakening; which sparked her passion for authentic connection with mind, body, and spirit. Yoga has significantly enhanced her ability to cultivate inner peace, manage scoliosis-related discomfort, and alleviate lower back pain. She loves sharing these benefits with her friends and family, introducing them to the wonderful world of yoga.

​​

Karen integrates her strong meditation practice and knowledge of chakra medicine to craft therapeutic Hatha, Yin, and Restorative yoga flows. By incorporating thoughtful modifications, she ensures that her classes are accessible and nurturing for practitioners of all levels. Her warm and gentle energy creates a supportive, transformative environment where students feel encouraged to embrace self-acceptance, compassion, and personal growth. Through each session, Karen fosters a space where individuals can connect with their inner selves, build resilience, and cultivate a lasting sense of wellbeing.

​​

When she’s not on the mat, Karen works as a UX Researcher, where she’s all about making financial technology easier and more enjoyable to use. Outside of work, Karen loves dancing to swing and Latin music—it’s one of her favorite ways to unwind and have fun. She’s also passionate about knitting and is currently working on her first full sweater. Karen enjoys diving into non-fiction and self-development books, always looking for new ways to apply what she learns to her life and practice.

​

Join Karen for practice on Sunday at 10:30 am and Meditation on Sunday at 11:40 am.

Charlotte grew up in Denmark but has spent the past 16 years living overseas. Before moving to the Bay Area, she lived in Australia and China. She discovered and began practicing yoga while living in Shanghai. Her studio, teachers and fellow students quickly showed her how amazing a yoga community can be – it felt like her family away from home. When she moved to the US, she got certified as a Yoga Teacher and was especially drawn to prenatal, kids and restorative yoga and has continued taking training programs with many amazing teachers. Her latest restorative training was with Judith H. Lasater. 

​

Charlotte's approach to yoga is relaxed, open and inclusive allowing those attending to leave her class feeling physically relaxed, mentally clear and emotionally more grounded. 

 

She and her husband have two little rascals who are 3 and 5 years old. They also have a 12-year-old cat and recently adopted a chatty husky. When she steps away from mom duty, she is usually hiking the trails up in the Oakland Hills.

​

Join Charlotte for practice on Monday at 6:45 pm.

Kay began training to be an instructor following a major illness and surgery. At the time she felt like she had no autonomy over her body, and felt that perhaps her body would never be the same. As she deepened her practice she began to understand how to fully be in alignment by harnessing the power of the mind.  This lead to remarkable changes in health and fitness, and over time she turned it into a practice of helping others realize their full potential. She is a personal trainer, with 500 hours total teaching certifications. She teaches Bikram Yoga, Inferno Hot Pilates and Yoga Sculpt, and continues to learn and grow in her practice and instruction. She also teaches senior/chair yoga, and loves to volunteer in her community. In her spare time she loves to learn languages and cooking, sharing food with friends, tea time, and cute pets.

​

Join Kay for Pilates on Thursday at 4 pm.

Chrissy took her first yoga class in high school and soon fell in love with the practice. After moving to the Bay Area in 2009 and becoming an elementary school teacher, she continued to deepen her experience with it, both as a way to release stress and to help create environments where students feel safe and at home in their bodies. She completed her official yoga teacher training in 2015 through “Breathe For Change,” and went on to complete a trauma-information yoga certification in 2017 with Left Coast Power Yoga.

 

Currently a school social worker, Chrissy hopes to share her passion for movement and yoga asana with humans of all ages and abilities, and to support her students in finding ways of moving that help them find their power, grace, and curiosity in their practice and the rest of their lives. Her offerings are a creative blend of dynamic, heat-building asanas along with intentional breathwork, stretching and flow.

 

Chrissy brings her therapy dog, Revi, to school with her, and on the weekends she enjoys getting out into nature with him and her 2-yr-old daughter Lena. She also loves biking, picnicking, and connecting with the community.

​

Join Chrissy for practice on Wednesday at 5:30 pm.

Maggie is a dedicated yoga instructor with a passion for mindful movement and holistic well-being. She has completed two 200-hour certificates in Power and Hatha Vinyasa Yoga (2016) and has furthered her education with various trainings and workshops from renowned studios and instructors, including: Just Breathe Yoga, San Jose, Matece Skow and Lisa Jang, Sharon Stone, Yoga Tree, YogaFit and CorePower Yoga. Additionally, Maggie has acquired specialized certifications in: TRX (2019) Mat Pilates (Equinox, 2022) and a 300 Hour certification from CorePower (2023)

With a consistent yoga practice since 2005, Maggie's journey has been transformed by the power of yoga, which she now shares with her students.

Maggie's teaching style blends Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, emphasizing alignment, breath, and mindful movement. Her classes offer a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to explore their practice at their own pace. Through yoga, Maggie aims to help students connect with their bodies, calm their minds, and leave feeling rejuvenated and empowered. Words that describe her teaching style: Calm. Breath-Focused. Energizing. Balanced.

When she's not on her mat, you can find Maggie sipping on her lifelong guilty pleasure: coffee - in all its glorious forms! Join her for a cup anytime. Outside of yoga, Maggie's passions include hiking, working out outside of Yoga, and dancing Argentine Tango.

​

Jon Maggie for Senior Yoga on Wednesday at 12:15 pm and on the third (3rd) Thursday of the month at 8 pm for a super relaxing Yin practice.

Deborah has more than 25 years of practice and training experience in breath-led asana, including multiple trips to Mysore, India to study at the Ashtanga Yoga Institute, working in Bay Area yoga studios, apprenticing and assisting in Mysore-style Ashtanga programs, and teaching as part of the Prison Liberation Project. She was first introduced to Ashtanga Yoga while pursuing competitive cycling in Boulder, CO, and was immediately hooked by its ability to heal both mind and body while addressing the spirit. She’s dedicated to providing a safe and encouraging environment for students of all ages and abilities to realize the many benefits of regular yoga practice to mind, body and spirit. A songwriter, writer, bird and beach lover, she lives in Alameda with her husband and cat.

​

Join Deborah for practice on Wednesday at 6:30 am and Friday at 7 am.

Anne is a yoga teacher and Ayurveda practitioner devoted to guiding others toward holistic health and balance. Her personal experience with anxiety, depression, and burnout drove her to explore and embrace natural healing methods such as yoga, meditation, and Feminine Ayurveda. This transformative journey reshaped her life from within, teaching her the profound benefits of these practices.

​

With over 1,000 hours of training, including a 500-hour yoga certification and advanced studies in Feminine Ayurveda and Reiki, Anne has the knowledge and experience to support your path to wellness. Her mission is to empower you to cultivate a life of self-love, balance, and vitality, drawing from the deep insights and practices that have transformed her own life.

​​

Find out more: www.annegregoryyoga.com

​

Join Anne for practice on Saturday at 10 am and Sunday at 9 am.

Chris came to yoga in his late 20’s following a sports injury and started his journey at Sivananda Hatha Yoga Center initially in Chicago, furthered his studies with Sivananda at their previous Haight location and at their ranch in Northern California. He has also studied Bikram on and off, but his main practice has been Ashtanga. 

 

He has developed over time nice Ashtanga/flow classes inspired by his experience with several of his mentors including Jesse Saenz and Malka Lew at Left Coast.  

 

Chris got his 200 hour teacher training at Left Coast Power Yoga in Oakland and currently subs yoga at Svastha Yoga Wellness and Community Hub.

 

Chris feels that Yoga has been a blessing in his life, and a gift, and he fully enjoys sharing that experience with his students.

​

Join ChrIs for practice on Thursday at 5:30 pm.

Murong has been practicing yoga for 12 years, embracing it as a therapeutic anchor that helps her find balance in life.

 

Her journey with yoga began during a challenging time where she battled chronic stress-induced hives and eczema. Practicing yoga has helped regulate her nervous system and find healing within.

​

As a yoga teacher, Murong’s mission is to share the medicine of yoga with others, guiding them to feel good in their own bodies, cultivate mind-body connection, and foster self-compassion. She believes yoga has the power to create a kinder world, encouraging forgiveness and grace in our interactions with ourselves and others.

 

Murong hopes to inspire healing and balance through her teaching, just as yoga has done for her.

​​​

Off the mat, Murong enjoys nutritious food, long walks, audiobooks, tending to her plants, and cuddling with her cat Phoebe Buffet.

​

Join Murong for a very relaxing practice the second (2nd) Thursday of the month at 8 pm.

Jennifer Meek is a Certified Trauma-informed Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists as well as an Embodiment Coach and Somatic Dance Instructor. She also holds a certification in Somatic Integrative Trauma Therapy from The Embody Lab.

​

She has taught dance, mindfulness and Yoga to youth for over a decade. For 11 years she taught incarcerated youth in Alameda County through the Niroga Institute. 

​

She believes that the mind/body has so much innate wisdom, but so many of us have lost touch with it due to our overstimulated fast paced lifestyles. It's essential to find time to connect within and ground yourself in the present moment. Our society at large is truly having a mental health crisis and Jen strongly believes mindfulness practices like Yoga can be part of a powerful antidote for the stress of our modern lifestyles.

 

Outside of work, she loves learning new styles of Latin dance and playing outdoors with friends and her 6 year old daughter.​

Ceri has been practicing yoga since 1990. She returned to the mat repeatedly to heal from dance and sports injuries and illness until it was both a source and a refuge. She became a 200-hour certified teacher and began teaching in 2013. Since then, she has taught all over the world. She is a student of Ashley Sharp, David Moreno, Kimber Simpkins, and Abby Tucker, who inspire yoga as a practice of joy, connection, wisdom, alignment, strength, and play. 
 

Ceri teaches all-level classes including Nidra, Meditation, Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin styles. Practitioners are encouraged to work at their own pace and options are given for different bodies and minds. In her class you may sing, cry, and laugh, but you will likely get out of your comfort zone and remember that you are more than your thoughts.

 

Ceri loves walking her dogs, paddleboarding, water, meditation, and getting lost. She is currently in a Masters of Divinity Program at the San Francisco Theological Seminary hoping to become a bridge-builder.